Wednesday Sponsor Giveaways: Studio Calico, Shabby Straps, Simplify 101, & Songbird Ave
Studio Calico • one person will take home the fabulous April kit
For more from Studio Calico be sure to check out their blog + galleries.
Shabby Straps• one person will receive a camera strap & one person a wrist strap
ShabbyStraps offers you a fun and unique way to accessorize your SLR/DSLR camera and your point & shoot camera. ShabbyStraps are all made of the highest quality to ensure the safety of your camera. Each strap is extra thick and comfortable to wear for the shutterbug hobbyist or professional. Whether you are in the mood for polka dots, paisleys or stripes, ShabbyStraps has you covered!

Simplify 101 • one person will receive a spot in the online workshop Organize Your Paper Clutter with Aby Garvey
Paper, paper everywhere! That paper mountain growing on your countertop
represents a loss of freedom, a loss of control, and a nagging feeling
in your gut that something important isn’t getting attended to. Your
paper, and the feelings it creates, makes it hard to relax, focus or
even have fun.
Here’s
the good news: there is a better way! With the right paper organizing
systems in place—those created with you, your paper, and your home in
mind—you can free yourself from paper clutter and the stress that comes
along with it. In Organize Your Paper Clutter, you’ll learn a
step-by-step process on how to decide if you need a piece of paper (and
for how long!) and how to organize it so you’ll find it again right
when you need it! Your piles (and your stress!) will be replaced by
organizing systems you love, and feelings of confidence, relief and
peace of mind!
Start date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
End date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Registration status: open!
Read more specific details for the workshop here.
Songbird Ave • 5 Bloom & Grow digital kits
This month I am excited to announce that I have teamed up with Songbird Ave and their talented team of designers to create a kit with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks in honor of Autism Awareness Month. The huge kit, including 5 exclusive layered templates, is $8 and can be purchased/downloaded here.

To be entered into today's drawing leave a comment below sharing your favorite book (or a good one you recommend). Comments will be closed at 8pm Pacific with the winner's posted shortly after.




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Hello Ali. I recently finished a book by Elizabeth Gilbert (NY Times Best Seller) called Eat, Pray, Love. I recommend this book to anyone. A woman struggling with her life and finds love again in the end... Must read!!
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Outlander is my new favorite book, very good read.
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I've wanted to get a strap! Sweet. My favorite book(s) are the Red, Black, and White Trilogy from Ted Dekker!
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I would recommend "Tuesdays with Morrie".
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I love Twilight, I have to many that I like to have a favorite, but right now and for a while it's been twiight by Stephanie Meyer.
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Hmm, my favorite book. Well let's see. I would have to say Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I loved all of the Harry Potter books, but that one was so touching especially since it was the last one. And that's what I thought about through the whole book.
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There are way too many books out there to choose just one favorite!
The Bible is definately at the top of my list!
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oh yes i am one of those Twilight Saga people BUT I most enjoyed the Midnight Sun preview...just hope she finishes it!!
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I am enjoying Roma by Steven Saylor.
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There are way too many good books out there to chose only one favorite though I would have to say that topping my list is my Bible!
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My dad always said you can't win if you aren't in. My favorite book is churched by Matthew Paul Turner (who also happens to be my husband). It is a funny, poignant memoir.
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I loved the book "Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch....it changed my life!
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Read "tuesdays with morrie," it's literally life changing -- but it's defiantely a "two hankie" book. Also "Standing for Something" by Gordon B. Hinkley -- even if you aren't LDS, it still speaks of truths that will help you be a better person.
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The Middle Place by Kelley Corrigan - a must read.
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My favorite book is churched by Matthew Paul Turner - who also happens to be my husband. It is a funny, poignant memoir.
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My definitive favourite book is The secret life of bees, by Sue Monk Kidd. Love it!
Marlene, Norway
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My favorite book right now is Marley & Me. I read it and couldn't wait for the release of the movie. I just watched the movie last night with this silly grin on my face. I lost my 2 dogs a couple years ago and I have been missing them so much. Marley & Me was a great book and the movie was pretty good too!
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I just read "The Blood of Flowers". Really enjoyed it. Also, I secretly love the Twilight series.
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any book on history would be my favorite!
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One of my favorite books is My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. She has a lot of good ones including Plain Truth and Saving Grace.
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